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Style: Primitive
Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another wonderful early Primitive two-door original blue/gray cupboard with a great amount of storage space. It has four shelves inside. True antique Pri...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Pine

Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century
Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century

Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another wonderful early corner cupboard. 4 shelves on top and 2 on the bottom. Stunning Patina on this cupboard. 1 small repair. Another true antique piece that came out of my histor...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Cherry

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet
1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Clay Amphora Vessel floor vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery 35" Large antique vessel or amphora (amphorae) urn / vase or jar. These vess...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Primitives

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery

Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery

Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th century American primitive demilune console table featuring center drawer with brass knob, straight plain foot legs and original finish. ...
Category

1830s American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table
Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table

Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table

19th Century American Primitive Carved Wood Cast Iron Glider Rocking Hobby Horse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American primitive handmade gliding hobby horse. The piece features a carved wood horse, red painted wood base, cast iron hardware with star accents, and leather straps and s...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Iron

19th Century American Primitive Carved Wood Cast Iron Glider Rocking Hobby Horse
19th Century American Primitive Carved Wood Cast Iron Glider Rocking Hobby Horse

19th Century American Primitive Carved Wood Cast Iron Glider Rocking Hobby Horse

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...
Category

1870s Italian Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Primitive Pine PA corner cupboard. 12 panels of early wavy glass. The bottom has two-shelf storage. Stunning piece for your farmhouse decor. True antique Primitive pieces t...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet
1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.
Category

1950s Tanzanian Vintage Primitive Primitives

Materials

Ebony

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker
Located in Chicago, IL
This abstract stone sculpture is a funerary marker of the Bura people of the Niger/Mali region. Little is known about the Bura civilization (c. 200 to 1000 AD), but it shares many of...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Nigerien Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Stone

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker
African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a spectacular primitive corner cupboard. Layers and layers of paint on this piece. Four shelves on top and two on the bottom. Wonderful coloring on this! You don't find these...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Pine

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet
1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Iron

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive 18th century Dutch kaas made in the Hudson Valley of New York, circa 1790-1810. It is made of walnut and has four shelves and one large draw across ...
Category

Late 18th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York
18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York

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Mexican Antique One of a Kind Flower Pot Clay Dolores Porras Ceramic Vase

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H 80.25 in W 38 in D 17 in
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American Country Painted and Carved Wooden Rocking Horse

American Country Painted and Carved Wooden Rocking Horse

H 22 in W 40 in D 12 in
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20th Century North American Primitive Primitives

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Wood

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H 12 in W 26 in D 3 in
Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White
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Shell

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Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White

Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White

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African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...
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African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in
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Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool

Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool

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19th Century French Hay Fork on Custom Wall Mount

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Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
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Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico
Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico

Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico

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Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s
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Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s
Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s

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Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
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Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery

Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery

H 33.5 in Dm 18 in
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Old Teak Petite Artisan Carved Tripod Stool Pedestal Table John Dickinson Style

H 8 in Dm 8 in

Primitive primitives for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive primitives for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage primitives created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive primitives made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for primitives differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $189 and tops out at $15,500 while the average work can sell for $2,340.

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